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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

Lifestyle

Remember To 'Spring Forward' For Daylight Saving Time, Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- It may not feel like spring --- yet -- but it will be a little closer when daylight-saving time begins this weekend. More sunshine (or at least daylight) officially begins Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. when clocks are turned forward one hour in the long held tradition signaling the approach of spring. Aside from Hawaii, Arizona, and all island U.S. territories, most of the country "springs forward" as an energy-saving measure that dates back to 1966 when the Uniform Time Act was implemented. Are you looking forward to the change? Let us know your thoughts in o…

by Daily Voice

03/07/2015

Lifestyle

Music Conservatory in White Plains Among Venues In Westchester Arts Fest WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- New and exciting dance performances, concerts, film, theater, art exhibitions, poetry readings and more, all representing the creative spirit of Westchester, is about to go on full display thanks to ARTSEE: A Festival of New Work which spans 40 cultural organizations and 70 events. The five-month celebration, which officially kicked off at ArtsWestchester March 5 amidst a host of artists, community leaders and county executives continues through July. The festival is part of ArtsWestchester's year-long 50th anniversary and includes some of the area's most iconic a…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/07/2015

Lifestyle

Remember To Turn Your Clocks Ahead This Weekend, White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It may not feel like spring --- yet -- but it will when Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. More sunshine (or at least daylight) officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday when clocks are turned forward one hour in the long held tradition signaling spring has arrived. Aside from Hawaii, Arizona, and all island U.S. territories, most of the country "springs forward" as an energy-saving measure that dates back to 1966 when the Uniform Time Act was implemented.

by Daily Voice

03/07/2015

Neighbors

Resident Of The Bristal At White Plains Celebrates 102nd Birthday WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- You know it's a party when the mayor of White Plains shows up. "Ben's wit is as sharp as ever," said Mayor Thomas Roach of White Plains resident -- and birthday guest of honor -- Benjamin Vinokur. "He told me upon my arrival, 'The big cheese is here.'" In reality, though, all eyes were on Vinokur, who turned 102 on Friday surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents of The Bristal at White Plains, an assisted living community. Mayor Roach was among the 30-plus guests there to honor Vinokur, who, until just a few months ago, lived on his own in his Eastches…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/07/2015

Lifestyle

Southern Westchester Goes Green For St. Patrick's Day With Music, Food SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- It's been said we're all a little bit Irish come St. Paddy's Day. It's also been said March 17 is a great excuse to eat, drink, and enjoy that famous Emerald Isle cheer. Everyone knows about the White Plains bar scene and parade March 14. Everyone also knows about the Spillane siblings: Molly Spillane's in Mamaroneck, Maggie Spillane's in Mount Vernon and Mickey Spillane's in Eastchester where you'll find piles of corned beef and cabbage, traditional Irish music and a wait staff ready to serve you with melodic lilts. Not to mention the many bars and eater…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/07/2015

Lifestyle

Remember To 'Spring Forward' For Daylight Saving Time, Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- It may not feel like spring yet -- but it might when Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. More sunshine (or at least daylight) officially begins Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. when everyone turns their clocks forward one hour in the long-held tradition signaling the arrival of spring. Aside from Hawaii, Arizona and all island U.S. territories, most of the country "springs forward" as an energy-saving measure that dates to 1966, when the Uniform Time Act was implemented. Are you looking forward to the change? Let us know your thoughts in our poll or in the Co…

by Daily Voice

03/07/2015

Lifestyle

Ten Yonkers Eateries To Participate In Hudson Valley Restaurant Week YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers chefs are gearing up to strut their stuff during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, which showcases the bounty of the area. The two-week promotion, which is from March 9-22, features prix fixe, three-course dinners for $29.95 and $20.95 lunches (plus drinks, tax and tip) with a focus on locally sourced seasonal ingredients. More than 200 restaurants throughout Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Columbia counties are participating. Go here for the full list, and, no, it's not too early to make your reservations. Ten Yonkers eateries are p…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/06/2015

Lifestyle

Two Port Chester Eateries To Participate In Hudson Valley Restaurant Week PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Get out of hibernation: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, is upon us with dining deals showcasing the bounty of the area's farms. The two-week promotion from March 9-22 features prix fixe, three-course dinners for $29.95 and $20.95 lunches (plus drinks, tax and tip) with a focus on locally sourced seasonal ingredients. More than 200 restaurants throughout Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Columbia counties are participating. Go here for the full list, and, no, it's not too early to make your reservations. Two Port Chester eateries, Sonora Resta…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/06/2015

Events

Putnam Getting Set for St. Patrick's Day Parade PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Get set to go green with the Northern Westchester/Putnam St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 8. According to the organizers, this is the third largest in New York and the 39th consecutive year this parade has taken place. Buses start running at noon until 1:45 p.m. with line up at 1 p.m. The parade steps off at 2 p.m. sharp from he Mahopac Fire House (741 US Route 6) and follows eastbound along Route 6 (known this day as "Putnam County Savings Bank Boulevard"). You can park in the K-Mart Plaza at 987 US Route 6 and take buses to the staging area. Amo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/06/2015

Lifestyle

Peekskill Continues Its Foodie-Fest With Hudson Valley Restaurant Week PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill is enjoying what seems like a never-ending banquet of deals. First, there was Peekskill Restaurant Week (see Daily Voice story here). Now, there's Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW). Despite the "week" in its name, the two-week promotion, which runs March 9-22, features prix fixe, three-course dinners for $29.95 and $20.95 lunches (plus drinks, tax and tip) with a focus on locally sourced seasonal ingredients. More than 200 restaurants throughout Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Columbia counties are participating. Go here for…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/06/2015

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